On this day, 70 years ago, the 6th of February 1952. Elizabeth II became the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, starting her rule as the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch, the longest-reigning current monarch, and the oldest incumbent head of state.
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If you’re still alive when your son is in his 70s it’s time to go.
The 6th starts in 10 minutes time according to UK time.
She has been queen longer than some people were alive under her rule